16. Wednesday. 6.30 A.M. 45. 65. 45.
Hazy, Smoky strong S. wind. Mrs. Dickenson comes to iron. The apple trade not very good. Some folks complaining about the quality. Tonight there are 95 Bbls left. Grand Jury in session Large number of witnesses over from Mattoon on liqour biz. Geo. Weber called at Store. The smoke was very thick today wind S. and S.W. change to N. toward night and Smoke cleared away. Engage Mr. Albott B. to work tomorrow. Tue and self both have toothache. Gobed 8.30.
17. Thursday. 6 A.M. Ther. 27. 45. 32.
Clear, wind N. Father's birthday. Buy him hat and hankerchiefs. John Gucing got killed on Narrow Guage R.R. last night or the morning. Abbot comes to work some after 7 A.M. Chopped up kindling wood, patches roof and piles posts. Will help tomorrow morning. Mrs. Young was to help Tue today but will come tomorrow. Ezekiel Easton finishes hauling wood, has brought up in all. Cord I owe him 11.24. Riley has brought up 116 oak posts from which I have culled 10. Pleasant day N. wind dusty gobed 9 P.M.
18. Friday. 6 AM. Ther. 2 48. 44.
Clear. Abbott comes about 7 A.M. Pulls carrotts and beets and puts sawdust round the house quitting at 3 P.M. Pay him in full 1.40. Pay Carnes old a/c .50. Jo Liston's Carriage Shop took fire about 4 P.M. but was soon put out. Went out to coal shaft toward night to see (?) Gannaway. Father stayed at store most of day, bis. dull. Took back Bill Hills sacks. Clear day but very smokey . Wind S.W. Self not feeling very well. Phebe's right cheek swelled, think mumps. Gobed. 9 P.M.
Charles Gramesly's Journal was written from 1878 to 1925. I am his Great-granddaughter and I post entries from the journal from 114 and 125 years ago. The journal is about everyday living in Charleston & Coles County Illinois. It is not just about the Gramesly family, it is about the community, the region and the issues on all levels that touch their lives. Many people are mentioned in this journal. Join me as I explore history written by my Great-grandfather . . .
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